Can you take both, is there a rule on taking both

The wording is a bit open to ambiguity

stick.

Rocks are for throwing. Even if it is perfect, it's temporary. A good stick will last years if treated well.

Rock bash skulls easy, take many great sticks from others.

I'll take both and you can't do shit.

Or I'll come after you with my rock and stick.

Perfect rock is for the wife, she'll put it to good use. Stick is good to walk home with.

I have to skip that rock in the closest body of water

rocc

So smoth So rund

With a strap? I'm taking the rock, but if it's CQC? Sharpened stick every time. Spear > staff > sword, etc.

sticc

For my quest? Hmm. Sticks are pretty useful. However In fantasy quests rocks are often runes that can hold powerful spells.

The rock . . . and a piece of string to wind around.

I'll throw the rock at you and then take your stick. And then pick up my rock and leave.

Stick.

Ahem

ROCK AND STONE

I'm lying actually, I'm a stick kinda guy

Stick for sure.